of the nickel mines and the loading facilities for .chrome and.nickel ore in New Caledenia.
 
               _f. That'Australia and New Zealand afford all practicable logistic support to United 'States forces which may be assigned to assist in the defense of the .Fij. is and New Caledonia.
 
            ~. 'The attached ta, ble shows forces present in the island~ or en
    reute~ and those we recommend'should be sent in the future as shipping and .n~val escorts become available.
 
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